kvmb Chapter 842 Identity Locked
Chapter 842 Identity Locked
"Director Qin, according to data analysis, these areas are high-probability locations for body dumping. We have already relayed this information to the various police stations and criminal investigation teams," the technician reported to Qin Chuan.
As time went on, the investigation into the five individuals whose fingerprints matched made new progress. Officers delved into their lifestyles, social relationships, and behavior before and after the incident. Zhao, who had a prior theft conviction, was confirmed to be unrelated to the case after further verification. The suspicion surrounding Qian and Sun, employees of the shop, gradually diminished, but they remained under observation. Two residents from nearby communities, one of whom went missing on the night of the incident, drew the attention of the police.
Tracking the suspicious man in the surveillance video proved difficult. After leaving the scene, the man entered an alleyway not covered by surveillance cameras and then disappeared. The officers in charge of the search didn't give up; they expanded their search area, interviewing nearby residents in an attempt to gather more clues. At a grocery store near the alley, the owner recalled, "That night, I think I saw a man in a dark trench coat come out of the alley and hurry westward." Based on this clue, the officers continued searching the surveillance footage in the western area.
In the forensic laboratory, after the team members' tireless efforts, the DNA testing finally yielded results. Zhang Lin, holding the report, rushed to Qin Chuan's office. "Director Qin, the deceased's DNA information matches a record in the database. The deceased's name is Liu Hua, 45 years old, a factory worker who had a dispute with his factory due to a work injury." Qin Chuan took the report, examined it carefully, and said, "Immediately investigate Liu Hua's social connections, especially those related to the factory dispute. This could be a crucial breakthrough in the case. At the same time, continue to conduct in-depth analysis of the deceased's clothing fibers and wounds to see if we can obtain more clues."
After obtaining Liu Hua's identity information, Qin Chuan immediately assigned the task of investigating Liu Hua's social connections to Li Ming. "Li Ming, investigating Liu Hua's interpersonal relationships is crucial, especially those related to his factory dispute. Focus on investigating factory director Zhang Jun, deputy director Li Baoguo, and security chief Chen Weihua. These three are highly suspicious. Make sure to thoroughly investigate the details of their conflict with Liu Hua, as well as their whereabouts before and after the incident." Li Ming accepted the order and quickly organized a criminal investigation team, splitting into three groups to investigate the three individuals separately.
The first group of officers arrived at Zhang Jun's office. Upon seeing the police, a fleeting hint of nervousness crossed Zhang Jun's face, but he quickly regained his composure. "Officer, what can I do for you?" he asked, forcing himself to remain calm. The officer in charge said sternly, "Director Zhang, we are investigating a case. Liu Hua, you..."
"You should know him, right? He had a bad experience recently, and we understand he has a work injury compensation dispute with the factory. We wanted to ask you about it." Zhang Jun frowned and said, "Liu Hua, he has indeed been in litigation with the factory over his work injury. But these are all legal procedures. As the factory manager, I'm just following the rules. I can't do anything to him because of this." The officer then asked, "Where were you on the night of the incident, and what were you doing?" Zhang Jun answered without hesitation, "That night I was attending an industry conference in the city. I was in a hotel all night. There are many people who can testify to that." The officer carefully recorded the information provided by Zhang Jun and decided to verify it further.
The second group of officers found Li Baoguo, the deputy factory director. Upon learning the police's purpose, Li Baoguo appeared somewhat flustered. "My conflict with Liu Hua mainly revolved around negotiating the compensation amount. He was asking for too much, which the factory felt was unreasonable, so we've been at an impasse," Li Baoguo explained. The officers pressed further, "What was your attitude towards Liu Hua? Did you engage in any extreme behavior?" Li Baoguo quickly waved his hands, "No, no. Although we had a conflict, I wouldn't do anything illegal. On the night of the incident, I was at home with my family; my wife and children can testify to that." The officers also recorded his statement, preparing to visit his family to verify it.
The third group of officers arrived at the security department and met Chen Weihua. Chen Weihua was burly, with a hint of wariness in his eyes. "That Liu Hua guy often comes to the factory to cause trouble and disrupts the normal order. As the head of the security department, I've dealt with him quite a bit," Chen Weihua said. The officer asked him, "Have you ever had a conflict with him because of this?" Chen Weihua paused and said, "There have been a few arguments, but they were just verbal. On the night of the incident, I was on duty at the factory, and my colleagues in the security office could see me."
The three teams of officers summarized their investigation findings and reported them to Li Ming. Li Ming looked at the records, his brow furrowed: “All three have alibis, but we can’t trust them easily; we must verify them thoroughly. Regarding Zhang Jun’s attendance at the meeting, contact the meeting organizers to confirm his attendance time and itinerary; visit Li Baoguo’s family to see if he was home that night; investigate Chen Weihua’s duty records at the factory and whether the testimonies of other security guards are consistent.”
The officers investigating Zhang Jun contacted the industry conference organizers. After checking the records, staff confirmed that Zhang Jun had indeed attended the conference, but his whereabouts were unknown during a one-hour break. The officers immediately reported this to Li Ming. Li Ming instructed, "Continue investigating further. See where he went during that hour, and whether anyone saw him." The officers interviewed hotel staff and other attendees, and finally, a cleaning lady recalled seeing Zhang Jun hurriedly leave the hotel during the break, returning about an hour later.
Police officers investigating Li Baoguo arrived at his home. Li Baoguo's wife and children confirmed he was home that night, but during questioning, the officers noticed that Li Baoguo's wife's eyes darted around as she answered questions, seemingly concealing something. The officers patiently advised, "This is a serious case involving human life. Providing truthful information is your responsibility. If you conceal the truth, you may face legal consequences." Li Baoguo's wife hesitated for a moment before finally telling the truth: that night, Li Baoguo received a phone call and went out for about two hours. When he returned, he looked flustered and instructed her that if the police asked, she should say he was home all night.
The officers investigating Chen Weihua carefully examined the security room's duty log and found signs of tampering. When questioned, other security guards revealed that Chen Weihua had left for a period that evening and, upon returning, asked him to alter the duty log.
Li Ming reported these new findings to Qin Chuan. Qin Chuan analyzed, "These three are becoming increasingly suspicious, especially Zhang Jun, Li Baoguo, and Chen Weihua. Continue the investigation, starting with their communication records and financial records, to see if there are any clues related to the case."